Global Guinea Worm Eradication Program Laboratory Support

Program Description: To support CDC with diagnostic development and processing for the global Guinea Worm Eradication Program (GWEP). This project will provide CDC with the laboratory support needed to diagnose possible Guinea worm (GW) specimens submitted by endemic and non-endemic countries and to validate and/or develop novel Guinea worm diagnostic tests.
Funding Partners:
  • The Carter Center
Program Partners:
  • CDC's National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases
Program Location:
  • United States of America
Laboratory Research and Analysis
Infectious Disease
Guinea Worm Disease